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Amit Jain (CarDekho) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 28, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth12 November 1976

Age46 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceJaipur, Rajasthan

ProfessionEntrepreneur

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpousePihu Jain

FamilyTwin sons; brother Anurag Jain (CoFounder of CarDekho)

Net worthRs. 2900 crores (as of October 2023)

Amit Jain (CarDekho) Biography

Amit Jain is an Indian entrepreneur best known as the CEO and co-founder of the CarDekho Group. Born in Jaipur in 1976, he co-founded GirnarSoft and later,

Early life and background

Amit Jain was born on 12 November 1976 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. He grew up in Jaipur and completed his schooling at St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School in the city. He later earned a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Jain's hometown is listed as Jaipur, and he holds Indian nationality.

Career

After graduating, Amit began his professional career in software. He joined Trilogy in 2000 and worked there until 2007, during which period he contributed to projects including the YourBillBuddy website. In the mid-2000s family circumstances drew him back to Jaipur; he and his brother Anurag briefly worked in their father’s gemstone business before turning to entrepreneurship.

Amit and his brother set up GirnarSoft from a small office that began in their home garage. Their involvement in the automotive space took shape after attending the Auto Expo in New Delhi in 2008, where they developed the idea that became CarDekho: an online portal offering reliable information, reviews, and listings for new and used cars. CarDekho grew from that initial portal into a broader group of consumer-facing verticals, and the founders expanded into related brands such as InsuranceDekho, BikeDekho and CollegeDekho.

The company’s growth included acquisitions and external investment. GirnarSoft acquired several automotive and motoring properties, including Gaadi.com, Zigwheels, PowerDrift and Carmudi Philippines. In 2013 the company secured funding from Sequoia Capital, an American venture firm. The business also weathered early financial setbacks—by 2009 the founders reported heavy losses and a lack of available funds—but recovered in the following years, with notable expansion around 2015.

Public profile

Amit Jain is widely recognized as the CEO and co-founder of the CarDekho Group and has participated in industry events as a speaker, including the SURGE conference in Bengaluru in 2016. In 2022 he expanded his public visibility by appearing as one of the investors on the second season of the television series Shark Tank India.

Personal life

Jain is married to Pihu Jain, who works at Girnar Software Pvt Ltd. The couple have twin sons. His brother Anurag Jain is a co-founder of CarDekho. Jain’s father died in 2006; his mother is described as a homemaker. Personal preferences noted in public profiles include a liking for actor Shah Rukh Khan, the film 3 Idiots, the song 'Love You Zindagi' from Dear Zindagi, and the book Built to Last by Jim Collins.

Other notes

Physical details listed in public material describe Amit Jain as approximately 1.65 meters (5 feet 5 inches) tall, with black eyes and black hair. He is identified by the zodiac sign Scorpio. Some public images and mentions show him smoking cigarettes.

Latest updates

As of October 2023 an estimated net worth figure has been reported in the press; that estimate is attributed to media coverage. In recent years Amit Jain has remained active in scaling the CarDekho Group, growing its product portfolio and taking part in media and industry appearances.
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Recent Work

Shark Tank India (Season 2)

Appeared as an investor on the second season of the television show Shark Tank India.

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Career Highlights

  1. Co‑founder and CEO of CarDekho Group
  2. Co‑founder of GirnarSoft
  3. Led acquisitions of Gaadi.com, Zigwheels, PowerDrift and Carmudi Philippines
  4. Secured funding from Sequoia Capital in 2013
  5. Speaker at SURGE Bengaluru (2016)
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Net Worth

Rs. 2900 crores (as of October 2023)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amit Jain (CarDekho) born?

12 November 1976

What is Amit Jain (CarDekho) known for?

Entrepreneur

What is Amit Jain (CarDekho)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Amit Jain (CarDekho) married to?

Pihu Jain

What is Amit Jain (CarDekho)’s net worth?

Rs. 2900 crores (as of October 2023)